Random rear end shimmy

[jerryjlloyd]

Was dealing with this same wandering rear end after a new rear tire... went to pull the rear wheel to check spacers and bearings when POP! Releasing the pinch bolt released all the bound up torque.

Problem solved! Thank you!

Thank you, will get dealership to review.

 

[Gigitt]

I'm on my 3rd set of Anakee 3 tires. I cannot fault the rears - as others have said the front on the other hand wear funny and only last 1/2 the distance to the rear.`

I run my rear pressure at 40-42psi.
I've ridden even when the pressure was in low at 30-32 and no shimmey shimmey - but do check your tire pressures.

I can only fault the road surface... changes in tar surfaces / repatched areas / edges / tar snakes / grooves / cracks in road surface in corners - I have hit a few of these and had some mid corner diamond producing moments!
Tar snakes are the worst!!!

If the rear end shimmey is consistent this might mean a mechanical issue like TABASCO has pointed out with swing arm being torqued causing a twist on the axel, even loose rear wheel spokes.

 

[Don in Lodi]

Sounds like tar snakes.